Jokowi's Close Line Of People Who Became BUMN Commissioners, Starting From Fadjroel, Ahok, To Ulin Yusron

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo along with the Presidential spokesman, Fadjroel Rahman. (Photo by: Setkab)

JAKARTA - Some time ago, PDI-P politician Adian Napitupulu said more than 6,000 people who sat as commissioners and directors in all State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) were entrusted people. This refers to several people who were appointed as commissioners or directors of BUMN who were previously confidants or supporters of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).

Adian's statement may be true. Recently, in just a month, three people who were Jokowi volunteers were appointed commissioners of state-owned companies, namely Eko Sulistyo, Dyah Kartika Rini, and Ulin Yusron.

Yes, the position of commissioners or directors of BUMN seems to be a place for political reciprocation. The three figures were able to sit in the soft seats of BUMN - maybe - because they succeeded in making Jokowi return to RI 1.

However, this has been denied by the Special Staff of the Ministry of BUMN, Arya Sinulingga. Arya said, the position of commissioner or director is chosen professionally.

Arya also stated that Adian's statement was wrong. This is because a strategic position as a commissioner or director cannot be filled by just anyone, or someone must have a clear track record and have experience in the industry concerned.

Erick's Massive Makeover

SOE Minister Erick Thohir himself is chairman of the National Campaign Team (TKN) for the 2019 Presidential Election. And since being appointed minister of BUMN, he has carried out a major overhaul in the ranks of commissioners and directors of state-owned companies.

However, Erick's move became the public spotlight. Erick has indeed emphasized that the selection of directors and commissioners of a number of state-owned companies also follows several applicable processes, so that according to him, transparency is guaranteed.

"This is interesting. We have a process for selecting directors and commissioners. One, there is an assessment process that must be followed. Examples of directors and commissioners must be moral. But here we also include directors and commissioners who have to understand digital leadership, global business safety, customer focus. , and building a strategic partnership, "he said on Thursday, 18 June 2020.

BUMN Ministry Building (Angga Nugraha)

In addition, Erick said, candidates for directors and commissioners must uphold the principles of good corporate governance. Not only that, holders of positions in BUMN companies must also have good relationships with related institutions in addition to presenting current market needs.

"So apart from being tested and following the previous procedure. We also add a new procedure, because good corporate governance is important. It is impossible for BUMN Karya to not have a relationship with Pak Basuki at PUPR, it is not possible. Now this is what we are trying to confirm," he said.

When the unloading was carried out, the public wondered whether it was true that the commissioners or directors had carried out the process that Erick said? The reason is, there are commissioners or high-ranking officials in BUMN who only 'capitalized' on being Jokowi's supporters or volunteers:

In the following, we present seven examples of Jokowi's 'servants' in BUMN circles:

1. Fadjroel Rachman

Fadjroel Rachman currently serves as the spokesman for President Jokowi. Previously, he was the President Commissioner of a leading construction BUMN, PT Adhi Karya (Persero) Tbk.

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And in June 2020, Fadjroel was appointed as commissioner of another construction BUMN, namely PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk.

Fadjroel Rachman

2. Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok)

The former governor of DKI Jakarta is an official whose name has always been in Jokowi's circle. Especially when he was Jokowi's representative in the DKI Jakarta Province several years ago.

In November 2019, Ahok was chosen by Minister of BUMN Erick Thohir to serve as President Commissioner of Pertamina. Ahok's firm figure is considered capable of fixing the giant oil and gas company in the country.

3. Dyah Kartika

Erick Thohir appointed Dyah Kartika Rini to be the Independent Commissioner of PT Jasa Raharja (Persero), which was revealed in Jasa Raharja's Instagram upload, quoted on Wednesday, October 28. Dyah previously served as Commissioner of PT Danareksa (Persero)

Previously, Dyah was a volunteer for Jokowi when he participated in the 2012 DKI Jakarta Governor Election (Pilgub) and the 2014 Presidential Election (Pilpres). This woman, known as Kartika Djoemadi, also served as the Coordinator for Jokowi's Advanced Social Media Volunteers.

4. Eko Sulistyo

Eko has indeed been known as a supporter of Jokowi since Jokowi served as Mayor of Solo. In the 2019 presidential election, he volunteered for the Jokowi-Ma'aruf Amin winning team.

Then, Eko entered the palace circles as Deputy IV in the Presidential Staff Office. And currently, Eko has just been appointed as commissioner of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) on October 9, 2020,

5. Ulin Yusron

Ulin Yusron is a Jokowi loyalist who was appointed by Erick Thohir to become the Independent Commissioner of PT Indonesia Tourism Development (ITDC). Ulin Yusron replaced Donni Aldian on October 8, 2020.

Prior to his career in politics, Ulin Yusron was a journalist for Cash Economy and Business Weekly until 2008. Then, he founded the site beritasatu.com until 2013.

Ulin Yusron is known as a member of the social media team for the Jokowi-Ma'ruf candidate in the 2019 presidential election.

6. Triawan Munaf

Triawan Munaf was the Head of the Creative Economy Agency in President Jokowi's first term to become RI 1. And in the 2019 Presidential Election, Triawan was included in the Jokowi-Ma'ruf pair campaign team.

Jokowi also successfully won in the presidential election last year. Triawan was also 'awarded' a position in 2020, where he was appointed as the President Commissioner of the state-owned airline, PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk.

7. Yenny Wahid

Apart from Kartika Doemaidi, a female figure who is also included in Jokowi's circle is the daughter of the 4th President of RI Abdurrahman Wahid, Yenny Wahid. In the 2019 presidential election, he decided to provide support to the Jokowi-Ma'ruf pair.

Although he was not a member of the success team, he participated directly in the Jokowi-Ma'ruf pair campaign. And in January 2020, Yenny was elected to hold the position of Independent Commissioner of PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero).

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